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Is a vegan society a better society?
This resource explores what a vegan diet involves and considers the social and political implications of a vegan society. It is part of the collection of educational resources from The Economist Educational Foundation.
Session 1:
- Explore different kinds of diets
- Reflect upon assumptions made about particular diets
Session 2:
- View veganism through different lenses: economy, health, ethics environment
- Consider the arguments for and against veganism
Session 3:
- Empathise with different groups of people with different pressures
- Speak up from their point of view
Session 4:
- Establish the value of compromises in a world where animal farming is prevalent
- Assess where compromises can be made
Session 5&6:
- Give a personal opinion on different speeches on veganism
- Deliver a vlog to announce your verdict on whether a vegan society is a better society
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